Immigrant Resources from Various Partners

  • Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid - (202) 335-1183 serving the DMV area to report ICE raids or other ICE activity. No legal advice will be given through this hotline.
  • CASA de Maryland - 1-888-214-6016 to report ICE activities and raids, contact CASA's Tip Hotline.
  • Immigration Rapid Response Hotline (Virginia) - (855) AYU-DAR1 or (855) 298-3271

  • We Have Rights - Asserting your rights videos in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Russian, and Urdu.
  • IDP - Be Informed: What is ICE, how do they operate, and what are your rights during an encounter with them? in English and Spanish.
  • CHIRLA - America; I Too Teaching Scene Segments showing various scenarios found here.

*It is highly advised that an individual in immigration court proceedings or having the desire to pursue a form of relief meet with an attorney or accredited Department of Justice representative.

  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
  • Department of Homeland Security
    • School Search Map – use this tool to find Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools and programs eligible to enroll F-1 and M-1 students in the United States.

  • If a loved one or friend has been detained/arrested by ICE or moved to an immigration detention center, the first step in supporting them is locating where they are being held. Even if they haven’t been able to call you, it’s still possible to find them. After an arrest, ICE typically processes individuals at a local Detention and Removal Office or a temporary facility, such as a county jail, for up to 72 hours. From there, they may be transferred—often to another state—for long-term detention. In many cases, people are moved multiple times within the first few weeks, and these transfers happen without prior notice to family or legal representatives.
    • USCIS Detainee Locator System - if your loved one or friend is 18 or over, this publicly searchable locator will help find them. Due to name conventions, you may need to try a variety of name combination such as first name and first last name; second/middle name and first last name; first name and second last name; and so on.
    • Find a local ICE field office here to find a loved one or friend that is 17 or under.
      • Another option may be to contact the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) in the event a child 17 or under is transferred to a children's shelter or emergency influx site. Call or text via WhatsApp at 1 (800) 203-7001 or email information@ORRNCC.com.
        • ORR National Call Center Flyer located here in English, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Dari, Español, French, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Mandarin, Pashto, Pulaar, Punjabi, Q'eqchi, Russian, Somali, Swahili, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
    • Introductory Guide: Immigration Detention Visitation by Detention Watch Network
  • Amica Center - Center for Immigrant Rights - provides immigration legal services to detained adulsta nd children in the DMV area.
    • If your loved one is under 18 years old, please contact Amica at children@amicacenter.org or (202) 331-3320.
    • If your loved one is over 18 years old and lives in Maryland, Washington, D.C., or Virginia, go to Amica's Get Help section to submit an inquirty.

  • Hate crimes and bias incidents are on the rise in Maryland and across the country. If you witness or are a victim of a hate crime or bias incident, report it immediately to local law enforcement.

    For additional support, contact the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Hate Crimes Hotline:

    📞 1-866-481-8361
    📧 stophate@oag.state.md.us
    🌐 nohomeforhate.md.gov

    Know Your Rights

    Maryland law prohibits hate-motivated acts based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or homeless status. Violators may face civil or criminal penalties.

    Discrimination, harassment, and bullying are also prohibited in:

    • Schools (K-12 and higher education)
    • Workplaces (including sexual harassment)
    • Online spaces (cyberbullying)
    • Public spaces
    • At your door

    Reporting & Support

    If you experience or witness hate crimes, harassment, or discrimination, report it to:

    For hate crimes and bias incidents, you can also file a report online through the Maryland Hate Crimes Portal. Also consider signing up for the e-mail newsletter here.

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS)

Immigration Enforcement in Maryland Schools – Privacy of Student Records

To better equip our local education agencies (LEAs) in maintaining safe and supportive learning environments for all students, Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is providing essential updates, guidance, and resources through the Superintendent’s weekly memo. As LEAs  develop protocols to respond to potential immigration enforcement activities in schools, it is necessary to ensure compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), its implementing regulations, and State regulations governing the privacy of student records. To support LEAs in protecting student privacy, this week’s update provides a brief overview of student privacy and the rights of parents and students to manage the disclosure of school records. LEAs should consult with their legal counsel to ensure local procedures and communications are consistent with state and federal law. 

Questions about immigration enforcement in schools may be directed to Phil Lasser, Senior Executive Director, Office of the State Superintendent, at phil.lasser@maryland.gov.

Other Information

Refugees may require specialized support. These resources offer advocacy and assistance.

  • End SIJS Backlog - The Campaign to Uphold the Promise of Permanent Protection for Special Immigrant Juveniles. #EndSIJSBacklog
  • DRUM Desis Rising Up and Moving - DRUM was founded in 2000 to build the power of South Asian and Indo-Caribbean low wage immigrant workers, youth, and families in New York City to win economic and educational justice, and civil and immigrant rights.
  • Indivisible (National) - A progressive movement and organization in the United States initiated in 2016 that support immigrants in the U.S.
  • Indivisible (Howard County) - A local chapter of Indivisible in Howard County, MD.
  • Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid - Mutual Aid Support Groups in the DMV and to the ICE Hotline to report ICE activity and to find out about available resources if your loved one is detained.

In case of you are a victim of a crime or require immediate medical assistanct, contact 911.

Emergency Assistance & Crisis Support

African American and Black Communities

Asian American, Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANANHPI) Communities

Latino/Hispanic Organizations

LGBTQ+ Organizations

Religious Organizations

Disability/Mental Health/Behavioral Health Organizations

Homeless Organizations

Women Organizations

  • 211 Maryland -  One-stop resource for immigrants and new Americans. Connects individuals to community resources and support for food, housing, legal assistance, and more. Available 24/7 by dialing 2-1-1.
  • American Federation of Teachers' Preparing our Students flyer in English.
  • Immigration Policy Tracking Pr​​oject (IPTP) - A comprehensive resource for tracking federal immigration policies and executive orders.
  • National Education Association - Information for educators about immigration enforcement in schools - Guidance for Schools
  • Finding other immigration legal service providers throughout the U.S.
  • Stop Notario Fraud - See Luminus' information about identifying notary fraud here.
  • USAHello
    • Provides comprehensive information and education for immigrants. The website includes GED, English language, health, citizenship, employment, immigration resources, how to adjust to life in the U.S., and more.
    • 2025 Immigration guide: Preparing for changes under the new administration: Learn what to expect, create a safety plan, find legal help, know what to do if you are threatened, apply for a work permit, and more.
    • FindHello - Find services such as job advice, lawyers, health care, English classes, and other services near you.
    • Free Translation Help.
  • Needing non-immigration legal help?
    • Maryland Legal Aid - statewide private, nonprofit law firm that provides free, civil legal services to low-income and vulnerable people to address their most fundamental legal problems.